“Working with Jane has been a truly transformative experience. From the very beginning, she made me feel “seen” and understood my personality on a deep level. She listened with empathy, especially as I dealt with the aftermath of a difficult departure from my previous role. Jane helped me process what had happened and guided me toward the next chapter of my career.
A key part of this journey was rebuilding my confidence and learning to trust my own decisions again. After each session, I felt empowered and back in control of my life. Jane also helped me refine my CV and express my achievements and interests in ways that reflect not only my skills but also who I am as a person.
One of the biggest shifts I experienced with her support was overcoming my imposter syndrome and moving away from my tendency to view things in black and white. Jane taught me to appreciate the nuances and approach challenges with clarity and perspective.
Thanks to Jane, I’ve been able to make confident, well-informed decisions about my career, and I feel ready to embrace what comes next. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jane to anyone who’s at a crossroads or struggling to regain confidence on their path. She truly is amazing!” (AW)
“Able to see what really matters”
“A couple of friends of mine recommended Jane to me and I would absolutely do the same for the next person wondering whether to seek some sort of careers advice! I contacted Jane as I wanted help with working out what was important to me when it came to work and being a present mum to my 3 young children. Having been a career woman in an industry I loved, I gave it up to become a full time mum which was something I always wanted to do. But now my children are a bit older, I wanted to see how I could find a better balance between my “mum career” and my “you career” which Jane helped define so brilliantly.
Using the results of a personality strengths questionnaire, I was able to see what I’m good at and what floats my boat and by rating things that are important to me, I was able to see what really matters. Combining these two areas allowed me to see more clearly what the best options are for me in terms of balancing work and maintaining my hands on parenting. Sometimes getting clarity on what you don’t want is just as valuable as getting clarity on what you do want!” (OF)
“’She was a game changer”
“I was having what I described as a ‘pre 40 crisis’. A friend recommended Jane to me and she was a game changer. Jane is great to chat to and quickly got an understanding of what I was trying to work out and achieve. Having relocated with two young children and changed career due to lack of choice, I felt unsure what to do next and although I wanted to find a new role that I felt excited by, I was also very concerned about how this would affect my children and work/life balance. I’ve struggled with being a bit of a perfectionist and as a result can get overwhelmed under pressure. Jane helped me work out how to utilise my strengths and focus on a career path that I was best suited to. She also put some good strategies in place for me, to help keep the balance. I am now looking forward to the challenge of the next chapter of my life in a positive way – I would highly recommend her. ” (KR)
“Gave me my confidence back”
“In 2020 I decided to leave the large agency group where I had worked for almost two decades with the plan to freelance directly with clients. Quite quickly I realised that I didn’t have a good external view of my strengths, how this could map to opportunities and how I should position myself. And for good measure I also had some lurking imposter syndrome and a feeling that potential clients would see me as just ‘past it’ – I am in my fifties.
Working with Jane on all of this was transformational. Jane very quickly identified my strengths and skills that I could not see clearly from the inside out and pointed to opportunities that I had not previously considered. Then Jane helped me think through how to market myself, package up what I could offer and develop case studies of previous work.
Jane couples excellent coaching skills with the understanding and experience of what it is like to be a woman in business – she really has been there, seen and done that which is invaluable.
Bottom line – working with Jane gave me my confidence back” (NM)
“She leaves you feeling fully energised”
“Simply put, Jane is a great coach. She listens, understands and then works with you to come up with a plan. I had a Covid-enforced career break and needed some advice on where next to focus my career.
Jane really helped in building-up my dented self-confidence and then helped me to develop my ‘personal brand’ so I knew better how to sell myself to employers and recruiters. She has an uncanny knack of cutting through the chaff and getting to the point in a warm and engaging manner.
Jane leads with her natural empathy and down-to-earth sensible advice, and she leaves you feeling fully energised!” (HF)
“Helped me simplify the mess of thoughts”
“Working with Jane has helped me with two separate but interconnected problems I was facing with work. I’m a creative person and struggle with distilling my thoughts down into strategy documents. The business I work for is going through a transformational change and the role I have is at a tipping point. Jane listened and then through a lot of nudging and prompting helped me simplify the mess of thoughts in my head into a strategy document that is professional and well-articulated. I now have a clear path forward for myself and the Marketing function.
The other thing she did for me with her clear thinking and nurturing way, was to give me confidence in myself. After every conversation I came away feeling like I could take on the world and that any doubts I have in my abilities are completely unfounded.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jane to help you overcome any hurdles or wobbly stepping stones you are dealing with. She has the ability to unpick your brain very quickly and before you know it everything just falls into place.” (JH)
“I hit career coaching gold with Jane”
“When I first met Jane, I was feeling unclear as to the direction I wanted my career to head in and I was facing a mini crisis of confidence as a result. I didn’t just feel like I was at a cross-roads, but at a Spaghetti Junction. This felt very unfamiliar to me as I’d always had a clear sense of direction of where I wanted to go. Jane worked with me to define what was most important to me and this provided a great filter to assess my options through. Her friendly, super experienced and calm manner shone through as she guided me through an honest assessment of my options and provided me with the tools to help me succeed. She has boosted my self-confidence enormously by encouraging me to challenge a number of limiting self-beliefs and to focus in on my strengths. I feel that Jane continuously went above and beyond to provide me with the clarity, support and coaching I needed at a challenging time. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs some coaching to help them become the best versions of themselves.” (KP)
“Understood me as a whole person”
“Launching the next chapter of my career is exciting to ponder, but it takes focus. It’s felt like I’ve been shadowboxing with invisible obstacles for a long time. But Jane’s helped me shed light on those shadows, see what the obstacles really are, and shift my perspective. I’ve had a tendency toward black and white thinking and that was preventing me from seeing more nuanced possibilities.
Now, if a work proposal doesn’t come to fruition the way I’d intended, rather than seeing that as rejection or a definite “no”, I can look for the opportunity that may arise as a result.
Jane provided the tools and structure I needed to hone in on what I’m really good at. But her approach was different to other coaches I’ve worked with because of how deeply she understood me as a whole person — my work, my family, my passions, what makes me tick. And based on that, I was able to internalise that and begin to really enjoy my work again.” (VK)
“I’ve never felt more awake”
“What an immense sense of clarity and purpose. Jane really helped me see very clearly where I needed to make changes in my life in order to feel free. I have been able to break free of old habits that were no longer serving me and see and feel a new lease of life. Jane has amazing insight and expertise and her gentle encouragement and kind nature put me at ease. It is very clear Jane genuinely cares about helping people progress and improve in order to live their best lives. I’ve never felt more awake and ready for the future so thank you Jane xxx” (GH)
“Clarity Jane I like to call her”
“I would not be where I am today without Jane’s support, guidance and her ability to articulate thoughts into strategy and action. Clarity Jane I like to call her. Jane coached me in a transformational role over an 18-month period in a large and dynamic company. One of Jane’s many qualities is that she can quickly spot issues arising and point people to focus in on the right things. At my lowest time, Jane bolstered my confidence by shining the light on my qualities and getting me to recognise my achievements. I would highly recommend getting to know this lady if you are looking to get to the light at the end of the tunnel smoothly and quickly” (AW)
“I’m now boldly leaning into opportunities”
“When I started seeing Jane, I was facing a crisis of direction – unsure which way to go. I felt stuck wanting more, but at the same time was held back by fear of losing what I already had. Through her wise direction and an uncanny ability to cut through the fog of my mind, Jane has given me clarity and focus. She has broken me out of my self-doubt and given me tools to succeed in making the most of my career. I am now equipped to not only cope but also to grow and face the unknown, ‘boldly’ leaning into opportunities and relationships in a way I wouldn’t have dreamed of before” (AM)
“Jane has unlocked the potential in me”
“I really enjoyed my sessions with Jane, she helped me put into perspective my aspirations and goals for my next career step. She has a lovely calm manner and is someone who is so supportive and positive that I feel comfortable talking to her. Jane has unlocked the potential in me, giving me a boost of confidence that made me realise I have a lot of skills and knowledge to offer in the next step of my career. A good coach is someone who puts others first and offers support and assistance to help others achieve their goals – Jane is all of these and more” (JR)
“My mood has improved and my clothes fit”
“I was struggling to lose my baby weight a year after I gave birth, and found with all the coffee mornings, I was never far from a cake. I think I was also feeling a bit of a loss for my former self. I saw lovely Jane who worked on the issues around why I was rewarding myself with food and I noticed changes after just a couple of sessions. Soon I found myself making healthier food choices and passing on deserts and even felt motivated to join the gym. I now exercise consistently, my mood has improved and my clothes fit, hurrah! thanks Jane.” (JM)
“‘Why not?’ is my new favourite mantra!”
“Fear of failure and the unknown were holding me back ….Jane has helped me clear the fog in my head, and has also shone a light on the possibilities in front of me. She’s helped me break down all the ‘I can’ts’ crowding my thoughts and empowered me to plan step by step…I’ve finally taken that first step and am about to launch my own business. Seeing Jane is one of the very best decisions I’ve made this year and ‘Why not?’ is my new favourite mantra!” (AT)
